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じゃばじゃば

jaba-jaba

Vigorous splashing

Splashing water vigorously and energetically. More forceful than 'jabujab', with bigger movements.

💡Washing vegetables under running water — 'She rinsed the lettuce jaba-jaba.'

Example

子供が水たまりをじゃばじゃばと歩いた。

The child walked jaba-jaba through the puddle.

Quiz yourself

The kids were ___ splashing around in the shallow pool.

子供たちが浅いプールで○○と水遊びしていた。

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Intermediate